ADOPTED - OCTOBER 10, 2000

Agenda Item No. 9

Introduced by the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

RESOLUTION DESIGNATING OCTOBER 22 - 28, 2000 AS A CELIAC SPRUE

AWARENESS WEEK@ IN INGHAM COUNTY

RESOLUTION #00-233

WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue is a disease in which the lining of the small intestine is damaged in the presence of proteins from wheat, oats, rye, barley or spelt; and

WHEREAS, it is an inherited illness, the genes responsible for the disease are present throughout life; and

WHEREAS, the onset of the disease has no age restriction, but there are many hypotheses related to possible causative factors; and

WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue was first described in the second century, however, it wasn= t until the 20th century that rudimentary causative factors have been known; and

WHEREAS, Celiac Sprue Awareness Week has been designated to promote a greater awareness of the disease and its symptoms, and to increase the level of understanding, support and compassion for those inflicted with the illness.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby designates October 22 - 28, 2000 as Celiac Sprue Awareness Week in Ingham County.